HH-19: Assembly Of God Church

Location and Zoning Information

Address

65 Tirau St, Putāruru

Current Owner

Putāruru Assembly of God Trust Board

Legal Description

Lot 1 DPS 13608

Zoning

Commercial Zone

Valuation Number

0541834400

Google Maps Link

Lat:-38.048364, Long:175.780815

Architecture

Date of Construction

1919

Materials

Weatherboard walls and corrugated iron roof.

Architecture/Engineer/Builder

Architect: Unknown. Building construction  supervised by A Adams of Matamata.

Condition

Good. Interior renovations in 1938 resulted in the rear wall being moved back and a new pulpit installed. In 1958 the Church was moved back on section. (HNZPT).

Original Site Recommendation

HNZPT Ref: 4462. Heritage Advisor, HNZPT.

Current Use

Assembly of God Church

Statement of Significance

(1 Historical) (6 Educational) (3 Community Association)  - has important community association and public esteem, community involved in building, community use. Has symbolic or commemorative value, was built in a single day. (4 Commemorative) and (5 Symbolic) - Community participation - built in a single day.  (11 Context) - forms part of a wider historical and cultural complex.

District Plan Rules

Demolition - DIS.  Protection focus - 3, 4, 5 and 11. Mitigate the effects of demolition by requiring the applicant to provide Historical Building Documentation (HBD) which should include: the structure history, photographic documentation and measurements of the item prior to removal.

Alterations necessary for the primary purpose of improving structural performance, fire safety or physical access – CON -Refer to HH-R2.  Other Additions/Alterations - DIS.  Protection focus - 4, 5 and 11. Effects can be mitigated/remedied through; a) HBD - See mitigating the effects of demolition. b) Design Rules: 1.The overall visual character/shape of the original building should be identifiable. The addition should not dominate the existing building. 2.New work should be restricted to the rear of the building and not be evident from the road frontage. 3. The following special elements that are associated with the rarity or architectural uniqueness or craftsmanship of the structure should be retained: Elements of the structure that should be retained are those elements associated with the structures historic character, use rarity, landmark values, craftsmanship etc. i.e.: façade, exterior walls, openings, landscape and any other elements identified in the Historic Building Documentation. c) Building materials rule: If repair of the structure is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls and elements should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing exterior fabric of the building.

Repair of the Structure - PER. Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 4, 5 and 11.  Building Materials Rule: If repair of the building is proposed the materials used for the exterior walls and elements should be similar in type, dimensions and profile as the existing exterior fabric of the building. Design Rule: Repair or replication work should match the existing design and profile of element. Note: The existing openings evident from the street should not be altered.

Re-use/Change of Use - PER.  Refer to HH-R1.  Protection focus - 3 , 4, 5 and 11.

Internal  Changes - DIS.  Even though altered in 1938 may still require protection.

Relocation - DIS. Protection focus - 3, 4, 5 and 11. Mitigate the effects of relocation by 1) Consultation with the community and/or consultation with Iwi or special interest groups. 2) Relocate to a similar setting. 3) Documentation (HBD).

Disturbance of the site surface/earthworks - Note: Any place that was associated with human activity prior to 1900 and is able to provide evidence relating to the history of New Zealand is an 'archaeological site' (refer to definition of 'archaeological site' in Section 2 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014). All archaeological sites are protected under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and approval from Heritage New Zealand must be obtained prior to destroying, damaging or modifying any site. Accordingly, where this site on which a building is located is an 'archaeological site' and the building is to be repaired, added to, relocated or demolished and this involves disturbance to the surface and/or subsurface of the site, approval from Heritage New Zealand is required.

Surrounds - Protection extends to cover Lawson's Cypress (chamaecyparis lawsonii) and American Arbor-Vitae Trees (thuja occidentalis).  DIS consent required for tree removal. (Normal gardening, pruning and maintenance of tree health is permitted).

History

Mr JC Allen gifted a quarter acre section of land in Putāruru for the construction of the Methodist Church.  Built in 1919 the Methodist (St John's ) Church was the first Protestant Church in the town.  The Church was erected in a single day by a team of approximately 30 men under the direction of Mr A Adams. (HNZPT)